Tribal Consultation: Whats it All About?
Tribal consultation is an integral part of managing Grand Canyon. Federally recognized Tribes are afforded special status under the law, that of a sovereign nation. With that status, the Federal government (i.e., the National Park Service) maintains a government-to-government relationship with the Tribes. National Park Service policy and various legislation provide guidance regarding Tribal consultation. Federal agencies are required to consult with Indian Tribes on any actions to be taken which have the potential to impact resources of concern to the Tribes. In addition to Federal environmental compliance laws, guidance is provided by AIRFA (American Indian Religious Freedom Act), Executive Order 13007 on Sacred Sites (1996), and the Presidential Memorandum on Government-to-Government Relations (1994). Eight Tribes have ancestral interests in Grand Canyon. All are afforded the same status regarding consultation, although some Tribes have more direct management interests. The Havasupai
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- Tribal Consultation: Whats it All About?
